Tom May
Tom May

Tom May is a freelance writer and editor specialising in design, photography and tech. He is author of Great TED Talks: Creativity, published by Pavilion Books. He has previously been editor of Professional Photography magazine, associate editor at Creative Bloq, and deputy editor at net magazine. 

Articles by: Tom May

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53 web design tools to help you work smarter in 2021

By Tom May, Carl Cahill

Web Design Become more productive with these handy web design tools.

video editing for beginners guide

Video editing for beginners: the ultimate guide

By Tom May

Video Get started with our ultimate guide to editing video.

Best pens

The very best pens for artists in 2021

By Tom May

Art The best pens for drawing, writing, shading and more.

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12 best VSCO filters to enhance your Instagram feed

By Tom May

Digital Art Give your Instagram an edge with these photo filters.

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The best monitor stands for 2021

By Tom May

monitor stands Discover the best monitor stands available today.

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Download Adobe Creative Cloud: How to get an Adobe CC free trial or buy a subscription

By Tom May

Software The best ways to download Adobe Creative Cloud.

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10 best Audible books to download today

By Tom May

Book These great audiobooks are all available for free via Audible.

Best portable printers: Canon Pixma iP110 portable printer

The best portable printers for 2021

By Tom May

buying guide Discover the best portable printers available today.

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What traits do you need to become a successful artist?

By Tom May

Industry We explore the qualities you need to make it as a professional artist.

Pixar Toy Story 4

8 mind-boggling facts about the making of Toy Story 4

By Tom May

3D This inside knowledge will change the way you see the film.

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Superstar artist Loish reveals why making 'bad art' matters

By Tom May

Interview Plus, her creative process and the importance of mental health.

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The beginner's guide to flat design

By Tom May

Web Design We explore the continuing trend for flat design.

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Disney Plus movies: The 20 best films on Disney+ right now

By Tom May

Lifestyle Looking for a Disney Plus movie? Check out these classics.

best board games: Birds' eye view of people playing Pandemic board game

The best board games of 2021

By Tom May

Lifestyle We reveal the best board games available today, for kids, adults and families.

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How to make a website: a beginner's guide

By Tom May

web Get started with WordPress today!

Creative hobbies

8 brilliant creative hobbies to start in 2021

By Tom May

Lifestyle Become better at your job by pursuing these creative pastimes.

Huion tablet deals Cyber Monday

Cheap Cyber Monday tablets: Get a Huion drawing tablet for just $50

By Tom May

Digital Art For one day only!

Black Friday TV deals

Black Friday TV deals: 50-inch Insignia 4K Smart TV now just $149!

By Tom May

Hardware Massive savings on Insignia, Samsung, Hisense and more.

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5 hot illustration trends for 2021

By Tom May

Illustration Where is illustration heading in the year to come?

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5 huge colour trends for 2021

By Tom May

Colour We predict the colour palettes that will be big in the creative world over the next 12 months.

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7 unmissable Adobe MAX talks to watch for free

By Tom May

Missed Adobe MAX 2020? Catch the best talks on demand!

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The best Slack alternatives

By Tom May

Software Looking for Slack alternatives for you and your team? You'll find the best ones here.

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The best video game logos of all time

By Tom May

Logos These world-class video game logos have become truly iconic.

Best heaters for home: Honeywell Home HCE840B heater

The best heaters for home in 2021

By Tom May

Lifestyle Feeling chilly? We reveal the best heaters for your home in 2021.

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How to make an online portfolio: 3 ways to build your own corner of the web

By Tom May

website builders Want to share your work online? We outline three ways to create an online portfolio.